Aryte

Act 1, Scene 1. Stage set, action.

 

 



 

 

Jim Herbst, leader of the Alliance Navy, bet me $L10 that I couldn't keep Shadow Keegan in check. For those that knew Shadow, they certainly would not have taken the bet. Even for such a token, minor amount. The guy simply didn't know what "moderation" meant, so when faced with insult by the Alliance leadership, he was expected to explode into firey brimstone. Being the new guy, I did not know better. I was just the group's diplomat, pretending I had some notion of what Second Life was and who all these people wearing gaudy prim uniforms were. As the picture demonstrates, I apparently knew enough about human emotion to convince him to one up the AN by keeping it cool.

 

At the time, I would never have guessed but a couple months later I would be standing dead center in what amounted to a coup. Shadow's wo(man) decided to try to toss him out, vying for the virtual throne. Long story made short, things did not go as planned. Some fella named Ethan Schuman planted the bug in Shadow's ear that rather than bowing to her demands, it would be a glorious "fuck you" to appoint a successor. Except, not many people came to mind. The senior leadership was a motley crew. But there was this one dude who was quiet, had a good rapport with the troops, and avoided the petty dramatics.

 

I about shat bricks when I was standing next to Ethan (his 80's Rambo bandana waving majestically in the air), preparing to wave good bye to the crazy Second Life military community, only to find out the collective had appointed me the new head honcho.

 

So began eight years of kicking in doors, creating ripples, and doing great things with (literally) hundreds and hundreds of amazing people.

 

 



Someone snuck something in to their history lesson on Rome. I laughed so hard.

 

Over the course of my reign, we did a lot of great things. I am proud to say the Ordo Imperialis set the tone for the SLMC. From dawn to sunset, we were at the center of the political whirlwind. There is no doubt that I had my share of failures, but in every occasion, someone from this group had my back. We saluted the flag, and drove on.

 

 



People made the strangest stuff for me.

I love it.

 

I could not possibly begin to even count the number of disasters, attempts to destroy us, and accidental sim returns that we waded through. I would like to believe my leadership had something to do with that, but at the end of the day (and I will say this again), it was and will always be the composition of the team that gave us strength, not the name at the head of the crowd. Every accomplishment is and was yours, while every failure remains mine alone. Take that, embrace is, and drive forward. No one should harbor anything less than respect for the individual beside them.

 



Tournament team, 2006.

 

We had (and have) a lot to be proud of. We were the largest, most trained, and most dynamic institution. Our territory exceeded every other group's, bar none. At one point, we stood as the sole superpower, exercising overwhelming air superiority and combined arms capability. In fact, the vast majority of our problems came from simply being too critical about ourselves.

 

 



2012!

 

But that is part of what set us ahead. As an institution, we put a lot of focus upon ensuring our actions are calculated. I remember when officer meetings would push two, three hours in length simply because we would debate nuances about actions that lasted all of five minutes. Hell, to this day, the officer cadre burns a huge amount of its time simply discussing a situation out of concern of ensuring the Ordo's membership is properly represented.

 

I would not have it any other way. While I might believe we sometimes fret over the silliest things, I would rather burn the midnight oil knowing we'd made the right call for you all, than to live with the knowledge we'd taken the convenient choice over the correct one.

 

 



2011!

 

It is this commitment to the organization that has brought so many of us together. Flying some eight hours to spend a weekend with a few folks over beer and bad antics? That says something. I mean, it might very well have simply been the opportunity to torment the living crap out of Huttser in person. But, I will at least pretend I had alternative reasons.

 

I would do it again in a heartbeat. Hanging out with the Ordo outside of the "working environment" has always been one of the most enjoyable adventures in my memory.

 

 



Several of your current officers are in his picture.

I am the one with two beers. Because . . . #yolo?

 

Life has been one hell of a ride. I literally grew up with the Ordo. I started with the group about the time I entered college at the age of 17. I am 25 now, in the midst of my career. You all have made an incredible impact on me. Not only have I had the honor of making so many irreplaceable friends, but I have had the real and lasting opportunity to gain experience that has empowered me to achieve a life goal.

 



2007 group picture. I think. Look at Firefox to the far right. And Tsume in the center. Old.

 

For anyone who has run around with the group for a minute or two, I am just preaching to the choir with this next bit. I have known from a very early age that public service has always been in my heart. My father is a veteran, as are many of my relatives. After graduating from university, I fought and clawed for the chance to put on a uniform. Unfortunately for me, I earned my degree at the height of the financial crisis.

 

I clawed through something like six interview processes, going so far as to fly to Dallas to compete for their department. I recall one oral board vividly. After completing the final review with the Border Patrol, the senior agent looked across to me and asked: "Are you sure you've never been military? Your answers were incredibly sophisticated." I assured him I hadn't, thanked him, and went on to find out a few weeks later the BP cut hiring due to budget constraints.

 

Even so, I knew then, and I know now I only did so well because of a many long nights running the gauntlet with you all. Invaluable. Truly, invaluable.

 

I have no doubt that same skill practice came to be helpful when I sat in front of three Army officers and received a recommendation for OCS.

 



Me, after being tear gassed. Fuck that stuff.

 

I reported for training at sunny (and fucking humid) Fort Benning, GA on August 5th, 2013. So began what proved to be the longest six months of my life. Physically, I have never been so challenged. There were a many hard days that involved crawling through mud, getting pushed off high objects, and walking twelve miles with 80 pounds of gear.

 

On graduation day from BCT, my Senior Drill Sergeant (SFC Alvarado) pointed to me and said aloud: "One day, that soldier is going to be the commanding general." Now, while I certainly doubt that, I realized pretty quickly that he was referencing the last ten weeks of hell--during which I gained a reputation for being the platoon's moral compass. I was a friend to all, kept the group going during some of the shittiest times, and was a total badass as a squad leader (I killed our company commander, totally worth it). I learned how to do all of that from my time here.

 

OCS was a whole different ball game. I was selected to be the company XO. That essentially meant I was responsible for the logistics of four platoons, while attempting to keep afloat during the intense academics. Every minute sucked.

 

When I turned over the XO mantle as part of the natural rotation, the cadre commander told me "[you] set the standard as the XO." Later, during squad leadership combat lanes, my grader informed me that "[you] have outstanding command and control."

 

Care to guess where I learned how to do that? The Ordo Imperialis. While XO, I seriously thought to myself "how did we execute gear allotments to the legions?" While preparing my squad brief, I literally made a sand table and briefed it like I walked every single raid I governed with you all. Complete with the stupid jokes and bad antics.

 

 



Selfie before graduation. Because why not?

 

Now, I am a proud lieutenant in the United States Army. I guarantee you, getting here would have been a far more challenging climb--if not impossible--without having first developed my leadership style amongst this phenomenal place. For that, I am infinitely grateful. Every long day, hard fight, and administrative complexity allowed me to build a reliable skill set in a safe environment. Your trust in me to be the individual to make the decisions has done more for me than I could have ever of imagined.

 

 



This is a M109A6. This is my pimp ride.

 

That brings me to the point of my rambling picture show. After a lot of soul searching, sixteen hour days of gunnery training, and missed ESO raids . . . I realize it is time for me to take off the laurels and hand them over to someone with the time and drive to provide the Ordo Imperialis the active leadership it so greatly deserves.

 

It is an especially difficult decision for me to make. This is like my child. A really big, often crazy, player killing child. You all have a very special place in my heart. But you should be headed up by someone who has the time to give, not a relic of wars long passed. That is not to say I am leaving. I will still play games with you all when I have the time available. I am taking on a more advisory role. Going forward, I am going to essentially be your spiritual guidance. Rather than being the Imperator, I will be your Augustus. I expect statues, sacrifices, and the occasional gigantic feast in my honor.

 

Joking aside, all of the financial obligations I have to the group will continue without issue. I will still make appearances when possible. I will still drink too much and do stupid shit on PS2. The officer cadre is currently working on the question of succession. I am sure you all will hear something soon. I have left it largely in their hands, but it appears the big question is currently whether or not we should be led by a council, or led by another benevolent tyrant.

 

All in all, I am confident we all have nothing short of great things in our future. This group is beyond measure. You are all wonderful people, whom I value and thank so very much for your contributions to my life. If I had the time, I would attempt to list each of you down the line and put my thoughts. Unfortunately, that would take like a year to accomplish. So you will have to settle for a collective measure of appreciation: I love you all.

 

Well, now that I am retired, I no longer have to be concerned about offending anyone's sensitivities by my choice of television shows.

 

As such, I leave you with this.

 



 

My Little Pony is fucking awesome.

Act 1, Scene 1. Stage set, action.

 

 



 

 

Jim Herbst, leader of the Alliance Navy, bet me $L10 that I couldn't keep Shadow Keegan in check. For those that knew Shadow, they certainly would not have taken the bet. Even for such a token, minor amount. The guy simply didn't know what "moderation" meant, so when faced with insult by the Alliance leadership, he was expected to explode into firey brimstone. Being the new guy, I did not know better. I was just the group's diplomat, pretending I had some notion of what Second Life was and who all these people wearing gaudy prim uniforms were. As the picture demonstrates, I apparently knew enough about human emotion to convince him to one up the AN by keeping it cool.

 

At the time, I would never have guessed but a couple months later I would be standing dead center in what amounted to a coup. Shadow's wo(man) decided to try to toss him out, vying for the virtual throne. Long story made short, things did not go as planned. Some fella named Ethan Schuman planted the bug in Shadow's ear that rather than bowing to her demands, it would be a glorious "fuck you" to appoint a successor. Except, not many people came to mind. The senior leadership was a motley crew. But there was this one dude who was quiet, had a good rapport with the troops, and avoided the petty dramatics.

 

I about shat bricks when I was standing next to Ethan (his 80's Rambo bandana waving majestically in the air), preparing to wave good bye to the crazy Second Life military community, only to find out the collective had appointed me the new head honcho.

 

So began eight years of kicking in doors, creating ripples, and doing great things with (literally) hundreds and hundreds of amazing people.

 

 



Someone snuck something in to their history lesson on Rome. I laughed so hard.

 

Over the course of my reign, we did a lot of great things. I am proud to say the Ordo Imperialis set the tone for the SLMC. From dawn to sunset, we were at the center of the political whirlwind. There is no doubt that I had my share of failures, but in every occasion, someone from this group had my back. We saluted the flag, and drove on.

 

 



People made the strangest stuff for me.

I love it.

 

I could not possibly begin to even count the number of disasters, attempts to destroy us, and accidental sim returns that we waded through. I would like to believe my leadership had something to do with that, but at the end of the day (and I will say this again), it was and will always be the composition of the team that gave us strength, not the name at the head of the crowd. Every accomplishment is and was yours, while every failure remains mine alone. Take that, embrace is, and drive forward. No one should harbor anything less than respect for the individual beside them.

 



Tournament team, 2006.

 

We had (and have) a lot to be proud of. We were the largest, most trained, and most dynamic institution. Our territory exceeded every other group's, bar none. At one point, we stood as the sole superpower, exercising overwhelming air superiority and combined arms capability. In fact, the vast majority of our problems came from simply being too critical about ourselves.

 

 



2012!

 

But that is part of what set us ahead. As an institution, we put a lot of focus upon ensuring our actions are calculated. I remember when officer meetings would push two, three hours in length simply because we would debate nuances about actions that lasted all of five minutes. Hell, to this day, the officer cadre burns a huge amount of its time simply discussing a situation out of concern of ensuring the Ordo's membership is properly represented.

 

I would not have it any other way. While I might believe we sometimes fret over the silliest things, I would rather burn the midnight oil knowing we'd made the right call for you all, than to live with the knowledge we'd taken the convenient choice over the correct one.

 

 



2011!

 

It is this commitment to the organization that has brought so many of us together. Flying some eight hours to spend a weekend with a few folks over beer and bad antics? That says something. I mean, it might very well have simply been the opportunity to torment the living crap out of Huttser in person. But, I will at least pretend I had alternative reasons.

 

I would do it again in a heartbeat. Hanging out with the Ordo outside of the "working environment" has always been one of the most enjoyable adventures in my memory.

 

 



Several of your current officers are in his picture.

I am the one with two beers. Because . . . #yolo?

 

Life has been one hell of a ride. I literally grew up with the Ordo. I started with the group about the time I entered college at the age of 17. I am 25 now, in the midst of my career. You all have made an incredible impact on me. Not only have I had the honor of making so many irreplaceable friends, but I have had the real and lasting opportunity to gain experience that has empowered me to achieve a life goal.

 



2007 group picture. I think. Look at Firefox to the far right. And Tsume in the center. Old.

 

For anyone who has run around with the group for a minute or two, I am just preaching to the choir with this next bit. I have known from a very early age that public service has always been in my heart. My father is a veteran, as are many of my relatives. After graduating from university, I fought and clawed for the chance to put on a uniform. Unfortunately for me, I earned my degree at the height of the financial crisis.

 

I clawed through something like six interview processes, going so far as to fly to Dallas to compete for their department. I recall one oral board vividly. After completing the final review with the Border Patrol, the senior agent looked across to me and asked: "Are you sure you've never been military? Your answers were incredibly sophisticated." I assured him I hadn't, thanked him, and went on to find out a few weeks later the BP cut hiring due to budget constraints.

 

Even so, I knew then, and I know now I only did so well because of a many long nights running the gauntlet with you all. Invaluable. Truly, invaluable.

 

I have no doubt that same skill practice came to be helpful when I sat in front of three Army officers and received a recommendation for OCS.

 



Me, after being tear gassed. Fuck that stuff.

 

I reported for training at sunny (and fucking humid) Fort Benning, GA on August 5th, 2013. So began what proved to be the longest six months of my life. Physically, I have never been so challenged. There were a many hard days that involved crawling through mud, getting pushed off high objects, and walking twelve miles with 80 pounds of gear.

 

On graduation day from BCT, my Senior Drill Sergeant (SFC Alvarado) pointed to me and said aloud: "One day, that soldier is going to be the commanding general." Now, while I certainly doubt that, I realized pretty quickly that he was referencing the last ten weeks of hell--during which I gained a reputation for being the platoon's moral compass. I was a friend to all, kept the group going during some of the shittiest times, and was a total badass as a squad leader (I killed our company commander, totally worth it). I learned how to do all of that from my time here.

 

OCS was a whole different ball game. I was selected to be the company XO. That essentially meant I was responsible for the logistics of four platoons, while attempting to keep afloat during the intense academics. Every minute sucked.

 

When I turned over the XO mantle as part of the natural rotation, the cadre commander told me "[you] set the standard as the XO." Later, during squad leadership combat lanes, my grader informed me that "[you] have outstanding command and control."

 

Care to guess where I learned how to do that? The Ordo Imperialis. While XO, I seriously thought to myself "how did we execute gear allotments to the legions?" While preparing my squad brief, I literally made a sand table and briefed it like I walked every single raid I governed with you all. Complete with the stupid jokes and bad antics.

 

 



Selfie before graduation. Because why not?

 

Now, I am a proud lieutenant in the United States Army. I guarantee you, getting here would have been a far more challenging climb--if not impossible--without having first developed my leadership style amongst this phenomenal place. For that, I am infinitely grateful. Every long day, hard fight, and administrative complexity allowed me to build a reliable skill set in a safe environment. Your trust in me to be the individual to make the decisions has done more for me than I could have ever of imagined.

 

 



This is a M109A6. This is my pimp ride.

 

That brings me to the point of my rambling picture show. After a lot of soul searching, sixteen hour days of gunnery training, and missed ESO raids . . . I realize it is time for me to take off the laurels and hand them over to someone with the time and drive to provide the Ordo Imperialis the active leadership it so greatly deserves.

 

It is an especially difficult decision for me to make. This is like my child. A really big, often crazy, player killing child. You all have a very special place in my heart. But you should be headed up by someone who has the time to give, not a relic of wars long passed. That is not to say I am leaving. I will still play games with you all when I have the time available. I am taking on a more advisory role. Going forward, I am going to essentially be your spiritual guidance. Rather than being the Imperator, I will be your Augustus. I expect statues, sacrifices, and the occasional gigantic feast in my honor.

 

Joking aside, all of the financial obligations I have to the group will continue without issue. I will still make appearances when possible. I will still drink too much and do stupid shit on PS2. The officer cadre is currently working on the question of succession. I am sure you all will hear something soon. I have left it largely in their hands, but it appears the big question is currently whether or not we should be led by a council, or led by another benevolent tyrant.

 

All in all, I am confident we all have nothing short of great things in our future. This group is beyond measure. You are all wonderful people, whom I value and thank so very much for your contributions to my life. If I had the time, I would attempt to list each of you down the line and put my thoughts. Unfortunately, that would take like a year to accomplish. So you will have to settle for a collective measure of appreciation: I love you all.

 

Well, now that I am retired, I no longer have to be concerned about offending anyone's sensitivities by my choice of television shows.

 

As such, I leave you with this.

 



 

My Little Pony is fucking awesome.

Hey, I flew eight and half hours to just get harassed >:[

Act 1, Scene 1. Stage set, action.

 

 



 

 

Jim Herbst, leader of the Alliance Navy, bet me $L10 that I couldn't keep Shadow Keegan in check. For those that knew Shadow, they certainly would not have taken the bet. Even for such a token, minor amount. The guy simply didn't know what "moderation" meant, so when faced with insult by the Alliance leadership, he was expected to explode into firey brimstone. Being the new guy, I did not know better. I was just the group's diplomat, pretending I had some notion of what Second Life was and who all these people wearing gaudy prim uniforms were. As the picture demonstrates, I apparently knew enough about human emotion to convince him to one up the AN by keeping it cool.

 

At the time, I would never have guessed but a couple months later I would be standing dead center in what amounted to a coup. Shadow's wo(man) decided to try to toss him out, vying for the virtual throne. Long story made short, things did not go as planned. Some fella named Ethan Schuman planted the bug in Shadow's ear that rather than bowing to her demands, it would be a glorious "fuck you" to appoint a successor. Except, not many people came to mind. The senior leadership was a motley crew. But there was this one dude who was quiet, had a good rapport with the troops, and avoided the petty dramatics.

 

I about shat bricks when I was standing next to Ethan (his 80's Rambo bandana waving majestically in the air), preparing to wave good bye to the crazy Second Life military community, only to find out the collective had appointed me the new head honcho.

 

So began eight years of kicking in doors, creating ripples, and doing great things with (literally) hundreds and hundreds of amazing people.

 

 



Someone snuck something in to their history lesson on Rome. I laughed so hard.

 

Over the course of my reign, we did a lot of great things. I am proud to say the Ordo Imperialis set the tone for the SLMC. From dawn to sunset, we were at the center of the political whirlwind. There is no doubt that I had my share of failures, but in every occasion, someone from this group had my back. We saluted the flag, and drove on.

 

 



People made the strangest stuff for me.

I love it.

 

I could not possibly begin to even count the number of disasters, attempts to destroy us, and accidental sim returns that we waded through. I would like to believe my leadership had something to do with that, but at the end of the day (and I will say this again), it was and will always be the composition of the team that gave us strength, not the name at the head of the crowd. Every accomplishment is and was yours, while every failure remains mine alone. Take that, embrace is, and drive forward. No one should harbor anything less than respect for the individual beside them.

 



Tournament team, 2006.

 

We had (and have) a lot to be proud of. We were the largest, most trained, and most dynamic institution. Our territory exceeded every other group's, bar none. At one point, we stood as the sole superpower, exercising overwhelming air superiority and combined arms capability. In fact, the vast majority of our problems came from simply being too critical about ourselves.

 

 



2012!

 

But that is part of what set us ahead. As an institution, we put a lot of focus upon ensuring our actions are calculated. I remember when officer meetings would push two, three hours in length simply because we would debate nuances about actions that lasted all of five minutes. Hell, to this day, the officer cadre burns a huge amount of its time simply discussing a situation out of concern of ensuring the Ordo's membership is properly represented.

 

I would not have it any other way. While I might believe we sometimes fret over the silliest things, I would rather burn the midnight oil knowing we'd made the right call for you all, than to live with the knowledge we'd taken the convenient choice over the correct one.

 

 



2011!

 

It is this commitment to the organization that has brought so many of us together. Flying some eight hours to spend a weekend with a few folks over beer and bad antics? That says something. I mean, it might very well have simply been the opportunity to torment the living crap out of Huttser in person. But, I will at least pretend I had alternative reasons.

 

I would do it again in a heartbeat. Hanging out with the Ordo outside of the "working environment" has always been one of the most enjoyable adventures in my memory.

 

 



Several of your current officers are in his picture.

I am the one with two beers. Because . . . #yolo?

 

Life has been one hell of a ride. I literally grew up with the Ordo. I started with the group about the time I entered college at the age of 17. I am 25 now, in the midst of my career. You all have made an incredible impact on me. Not only have I had the honor of making so many irreplaceable friends, but I have had the real and lasting opportunity to gain experience that has empowered me to achieve a life goal.

 



2007 group picture. I think. Look at Firefox to the far right. And Tsume in the center. Old.

 

For anyone who has run around with the group for a minute or two, I am just preaching to the choir with this next bit. I have known from a very early age that public service has always been in my heart. My father is a veteran, as are many of my relatives. After graduating from university, I fought and clawed for the chance to put on a uniform. Unfortunately for me, I earned my degree at the height of the financial crisis.

 

I clawed through something like six interview processes, going so far as to fly to Dallas to compete for their department. I recall one oral board vividly. After completing the final review with the Border Patrol, the senior agent looked across to me and asked: "Are you sure you've never been military? Your answers were incredibly sophisticated." I assured him I hadn't, thanked him, and went on to find out a few weeks later the BP cut hiring due to budget constraints.

 

Even so, I knew then, and I know now I only did so well because of a many long nights running the gauntlet with you all. Invaluable. Truly, invaluable.

 

I have no doubt that same skill practice came to be helpful when I sat in front of three Army officers and received a recommendation for OCS.

 



Me, after being tear gassed. Fuck that stuff.

 

I reported for training at sunny (and fucking humid) Fort Benning, GA on August 5th, 2013. So began what proved to be the longest six months of my life. Physically, I have never been so challenged. There were a many hard days that involved crawling through mud, getting pushed off high objects, and walking twelve miles with 80 pounds of gear.

 

On graduation day from BCT, my Senior Drill Sergeant (SFC Alvarado) pointed to me and said aloud: "One day, that soldier is going to be the commanding general." Now, while I certainly doubt that, I realized pretty quickly that he was referencing the last ten weeks of hell--during which I gained a reputation for being the platoon's moral compass. I was a friend to all, kept the group going during some of the shittiest times, and was a total badass as a squad leader (I killed our company commander, totally worth it). I learned how to do all of that from my time here.

 

OCS was a whole different ball game. I was selected to be the company XO. That essentially meant I was responsible for the logistics of four platoons, while attempting to keep afloat during the intense academics. Every minute sucked.

 

When I turned over the XO mantle as part of the natural rotation, the cadre commander told me "[you] set the standard as the XO." Later, during squad leadership combat lanes, my grader informed me that "[you] have outstanding command and control."

 

Care to guess where I learned how to do that? The Ordo Imperialis. While XO, I seriously thought to myself "how did we execute gear allotments to the legions?" While preparing my squad brief, I literally made a sand table and briefed it like I walked every single raid I governed with you all. Complete with the stupid jokes and bad antics.

 

 



Selfie before graduation. Because why not?

 

Now, I am a proud lieutenant in the United States Army. I guarantee you, getting here would have been a far more challenging climb--if not impossible--without having first developed my leadership style amongst this phenomenal place. For that, I am infinitely grateful. Every long day, hard fight, and administrative complexity allowed me to build a reliable skill set in a safe environment. Your trust in me to be the individual to make the decisions has done more for me than I could have ever of imagined.

 

 



This is a M109A6. This is my pimp ride.

 

That brings me to the point of my rambling picture show. After a lot of soul searching, sixteen hour days of gunnery training, and missed ESO raids . . . I realize it is time for me to take off the laurels and hand them over to someone with the time and drive to provide the Ordo Imperialis the active leadership it so greatly deserves.

 

It is an especially difficult decision for me to make. This is like my child. A really big, often crazy, player killing child. You all have a very special place in my heart. But you should be headed up by someone who has the time to give, not a relic of wars long passed. That is not to say I am leaving. I will still play games with you all when I have the time available. I am taking on a more advisory role. Going forward, I am going to essentially be your spiritual guidance. Rather than being the Imperator, I will be your Augustus. I expect statues, sacrifices, and the occasional gigantic feast in my honor.

 

Joking aside, all of the financial obligations I have to the group will continue without issue. I will still make appearances when possible. I will still drink too much and do stupid shit on PS2. The officer cadre is currently working on the question of succession. I am sure you all will hear something soon. I have left it largely in their hands, but it appears the big question is currently whether or not we should be led by a council, or led by another benevolent tyrant.

 

All in all, I am confident we all have nothing short of great things in our future. This group is beyond measure. You are all wonderful people, whom I value and thank so very much for your contributions to my life. If I had the time, I would attempt to list each of you down the line and put my thoughts. Unfortunately, that would take like a year to accomplish. So you will have to settle for a collective measure of appreciation: I love you all.

 

Well, now that I am retired, I no longer have to be concerned about offending anyone's sensitivities by my choice of television shows.

 

As such, I leave you with this.

 



 

My Little Pony is fucking awesome.

What the fuck is going on in this thread? Lmfao.

This is me being surprised. ;}

This is me being surprised. ;}

This is me being surprised. ;}

Requesting that this thread is also pinned (as it was part of the approved RP background): http://forums.ordoimperialis.com/index.php/topic/12662-guide-galaxy-map-time-line/?hl=timeline#entry87473

 

Will be updating that thread soon as well with some more background information!

On behalf of the office of the Imperator of the Ordo Imperialis, we regret in empathy to report the loss of a valued member. Bizfand enlisted in October of 2013 looking for a mature group of friends to game with. He proudly served on the battlefield of Auraxis, bravely ventured new worlds and explored distant stars at our side. His service with us will not be forgotten, he will be missed. A soldier, a comrade, a brother. With loyalty and honor, we bid him farewell.

Ok so I have been taking a little bit of lessons from Xoza ( Thank you btw ) in making and editing and creating some things. While they are not the best they are a good place for me to start. I think anyway. I hope you enjoy it just as much as I enjoyed making it.

 





 

 

Kavia <3

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▶ Introduction
 
With the growing diversity of our participation, the reoccurring challenge has been to find a meaningful way to reward dedicated members with a tangible asset. While we have consistently seen that Ordo members are incredibly altruistic, there is certainly no reason why extraordinary performance cannot be attached to an incentive. In the past, we have often provided options within a given game chapter. For example, the purchase of game time cards or station cash on Planetside 2. However, the issue arose and continues to arise when we run into the "wall." In other words, an extremely motivated member might go above and beyond on game X, but there may only be incentives available for game Y. That just simply is not fair in our eyes.
 
Ascension Points (AP) is our answer to that disparity. AP is a living, internal currency intended to be delved out and spent on a wide range of potential items. As it is a community level registry, AP follows a member from game to game: your AP earned in Planetside 2 is the same AP you will use on ESO or SWTOR. That way, no matter where you decide to contribute toward the group, you have equal potential to receive commendation to be utilized on items you might desire.
 
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▶ Methodology
 
Ascension Points will be earned by members of the Ordo Imperialis through a number of avenues, including (but not limited to):
Stated incentives for actions (ex: recruit X number of people). Receiving a commendation / merit. Recognition for performance in an event (ex: most valuable member of a raid). Periodic random selections requiring participation (ex: random draw of a name during weekly meeting).  
Each community officer will be budgeted a number of AP to award out to members of the group on a monthly basis. If a given game chapter lacks a community officer, but is at least a platoon in size, a budget will be afforded to the selected leadership of the given chapter. All transactions will be transparent, posted on a centralized blotter in order to ensure proper accounting.
 
There will be two levels of "shops" available to Ordo Imperialis members. In general, the kind of items one might find are:
Community level: anything unrelated to a specific (existing) chapter, such as additional games or miscellaneous computer hardware. Chapter level: anything related to the specific game, such as game time cards, premium currencies, or in-game items.  
The community level shop will be located under the primary forum thread, whereas the chapter level shops will be listed under the primary thread for each respective game. The threads will follow this format: [ABBRV] Shop - Update DDMMYY.
 
Purchases will be available in one of two manners:
Direct transaction: the item(s) will have a set AP price, available for purchase at any time provided the item(s) are currently stocked. Direct transactions are initiated by simply posting in the given shop thread. Auction: the item(s) will have a base AP price, but will be open for auction for a given time period (not less than 24 hours, but not greater than 72 hours) to permit competition. Auction proceedings will be carried out in the same forum area as the shop, utilizing the format title: [ABBRV] AUCTION - Item Name - EXP DDMMYY HHMM PST.  
Auctions can and will be utilized to control inflation of AP balances. In addition, if a direct transaction item proves to be consistently purchased (or is exceeding budgeted levels), said item may become an auction piece.
 
Management of the AP balances will be handled by the community officer staff on a routine basis, with updates and delivery of items as possible pertaining to the schedule of the officers responsible. AP will not be deducted from a member's balance until confirmation of delivery is made.
 
 
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The Ordo Imperialis
Codex Imperialis
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▶ Table of Contents
Change Log
Chapter I: Introduction
Chapter II: Getting Started
Chapter III: Divisional Structure
Chapter IV: Chain of Authority
Chapter V: Universal Citations of Merit
Chapter VI: Constitutional Protocol

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▶ Change Log

01MAR14:
Updated application link. Corrected OSWO description.  
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▶ Chapter I: Introduction

The following document serves as the basic codification for the military combat gaming group known as the Ordo Imperialis. The materials listed herein are available for public view and shall be treated as unclassified. All registered members and potential applicants to the Ordo Imperialis are expected to understand and abide by the contents of this document. Questions relating to materials may be directed to the presiding Tribunus officer corps.

Individuals wishing to pursue enlistment within the Ordo Imperialis are encouraged to read this document in its entirety. After which, an application may be found at the following web address: http://forums.ordoimperialis.com/index.php?app=groupjoin


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▶ Chapter II: Getting Started

The following chapter outlines the basic experience and expectations that an applicant to the Ordo should be prepared for.

➡ Mission of the Ordo Imperialis
The Ordo Imperialis is a professional grade virtual military combat organization. Founded originally as part of the Second Life Military Community, the Ordo has over six years of experience in combat gaming. The Ordo aims to provide a regimented, respectful atmosphere for anyone wishing to serve within a stable, efficient group. Personnel of the Ordo are to hold loyalty to one another, honor, discipline, and dedication to the highest of regards. All members are expected to serve within whatever duty assigned with pride and distinction, without exception.

The Ordo’s slated goals are to exert military excellence at all times, and produce a respectable foundation for the gaming community. To be a member of the Ordo Imperialis is to be part of a continuing family, with traditions and values that have been born through years of experience. From cadet to commander: every Ordo member is held to high regard and respected as a brother at arms.

➡ The Process
Application: In order to initiate one’s career, the first step is to submit an application. To do so, you must access the web form: http://forums.ordoimperialis.com/index.php?app=groupjoin

As a general rule: an individual who takes time to answer each question on the application honestly and thoroughly will have a far greater chance of making the cut. Upon submitting a complete form, the application is put into a queue for review. Wait times vary dependent upon current loads: expect to wait at least two business days, but typically no greater than five.

Most applicants will be contacted by a member of the command staff; please be certain to respond to inquiries, as failure to do so will delay or result in a failed application. In the event that an application is deemed unacceptable, a denial letter will be sent detailing the reasons. After which, an applicant will be provided the opportunity to reapply after seven days. In the event that an application is deemed acceptable, the applicant will receive further instructions and enlistment invitations. 

Schola: Upon entrance to the Ordo, a new member is subjected to the Schola program. Schola is, for all intents and purposes, the Ordo’s “basic training.” Schola is designed to provide cadets all the basic information that he or she will need to survive—additionally; it is an opportunity for command members to review the cadet thoroughly for any issues that may inhibit their participation within the group at a proper level.

Schola is separated into several phases: each has a particular focus. Overall, Schola is typically conducted over the span of several days. Scheduling a phase may occur in two fashions: at random or on demand. Random classes occur based on instructor availability and will be announced over the group via notice. On demand classes occur based upon cadet request—to make a request, simply find an online instructor and send them a message.

Induction: Provided all phases of Schola are completed at a satisfactory level, a cadet is graduated and inducted into the Ordo Imperialis as a full member. At such time, the cadet will be awarded the rank of [sG-1] and granted access to all group functions. 

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▶ Chapter III: Divisional Structure
 
➡ [CENTRAL COMMAND] 
-- [special Warfare Operations Command]
-- [Office of Military Intelligence]
-- [Office of Military Justice]
-- [Office of Training and Doctrine]
-- [Office of Information and Technology]
 
 
➡ [bATTALION COMMAND]
-- [COMPANIES A - D]
A - C: COMBAT PERSONNEL D: SUPPORT / SPECIAL SERVICES ➡ [COMPANY COMMAND]
-- [PLATOONS A - D]
A - C: COMBAT PERSONNEL D: SUPPORT / SPECIAL SERVICES ➡ [PLATOON COMMAND]
-- [FIRE TEAM A - D]
A - D: COMBAT PERSONNEL ➡ [CENTRAL COMMAND]: CENTCOM provides strategic and administrative oversight to all community chapters within the Ordo Imperialis. All major policy and structural decisions are implemented at this level. As part of the function, CENTCOM houses multiple unique organizations that provide extraordinary services to the army group at large. These include:
-- [Office of Special Warfare Operations]: OSWO provides the command and control element to the elite combat teams of the Ordo Imperialis. Through their dictations, the general level of prowess expected for the competitive and scored portions of the group is set. 
-- [Office of Military Intelligence]: OMI holds a role of battlefield reconnaissance. On the field, operatives are utilized in unique positions to monitor and impeded enemy elements.
-- [Office of Military Justice]: OMJ oversees the induction process for the Ordo Imperialis and internal security of the organization.  The investigative duties of this department ensures a conducive and safe environment for all members. Additionally, they are responsible for adjudicating offenses and the maintenance of order within the group. 
-- [Office of Training and Doctrine]: TRADOC has the distinct honor of producing training materials that impact the group at large. Furthermore, personnel from this department implement programs in the respective gaming chapters to enhance the prowess 
-- [Office of Information and Technology]: OIT manages all of the information and server systems the Ordo has implemented. Including, but not limited to: game server administration, forum management, and web presence.
 
➡ [bATTALION COMMAND]: Implemented for gaming chapters that exceed the threshold of two hundred members; carries assigned officer billets up to the standard of [sG-5].
-- [COMPANIES A - D]: Typically includes three parts regular combat forces, one part support/special services.
 
➡ [COMPANY COMMAND]: Implemented for gaming chapters that exceed the threshold of fifty members; carries assigned officer billets up to the standard of [sG-4].
-- [PLATOONS A - D]: Typically includes three parts regular combat forces, one part support/special services.
 
➡ [PLATOON COMMAND]: Implemented for all mustering gaming chapters; does not carry an assigned officer billet.
-- [FIRE TEAM A - D]: Typically all parts regular combat forces.

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▶ Chapter IV: Chain of Authority
 
➡ ['ENLISTED']: Line member for the Ordo Imperialis. The mainstay of the organization, encompassing the typical player. Within the organization, enlisted status encompasses the service grades [sG-1] to [sG-2].
[sG-1 - Cadet]: Whiteshields -- initiate position within the Ordo. Utilized as the trial period for new inductees. [sG-2 - Trooper]: Standard member, holding the full right and authority to participate in all group functions.  
➡ [NCO; 'Non-Commissioned Officer']: Veteran member of the Ordo Imperialis. NCO have command authorities and the ability to enforce group expectation. Furthermore, they may often be entrusted with handling matters of importance as necessary. NCO status is noted at the service grade [sG-3].
[sG-3 - Sergeant]: Seasoned members of the organization. Limited command and enforcement authority.  ➡ [CO; 'Commissioned Officer']: Top tier members of the Ordo Imperialis. CO have a significant amount of time in service and experience within the group. Individuals at this level are typically entrusted with leading elements of a chapter or an entire chapter of the community. CO status encompasses the service grades [sG-4] to [sG-6].
[sG-4 - Lieutenant]: Line officers, involved in command and control on the field. May either command an entire element or a portion of an element beneath a senior officer. [sG-5 - Colonel]: Flag officer, with either CENTCOM duties or control of the larger chapters within the community. [sG-6 - General]: Supreme command, overseeing all CENTCOM functions and group operation.  
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▶ Chapter V: Universal Citations of Merit

An individual within the Ordo Imperialis may earn merits in response to performing some outstanding feat for the good of the group. Contained below is a complete list of universal awards available to all personnel. If a merit is part of a series, only display the most prestigious of the merit-- this will be clarified by the presence of letter designations after the merit number.

➡ Merits marked with may be awarded to all members of the Ordo.
➡ Merits marked with [sL] may only be obtained by SL participants of the Ordo.
➡ Merits marked with [PS] may only be obtained by PS participants of the Ordo.

1. [The Imperator's Star]: Awarded for paramount sacrifice and selflessness for the betterment of the Ordo Imperialis. Holders of the Star are admitted to all equipment, regardless of cross-branch restrictions. This merit is awarded at the discretion of the Imperator only.
2. [Custos]: Imperium in imperio. Carpe diem, quam minimum credula postero.
3. [Crown of the Preserver]: Cited to those who have directly mitigated damaged, prevented damage, or protected the overall group infrastructure and sanctity of the Ordo Imperialis. 
4. [Champion of the Imperium]: Cited via nomination by a senior officer. Champions are living symbols of the virtues and morals of the group.
5. [Corona Obsidionalis]: For individuals who, within the heat of battle, whether defensive or offensive, perform a feat of valor beyond normal combat expectations and ultimately influence a favorable outcome that would have been otherwise unobtainable without their interference.
6. [Corona Argentum]: Cited to individuals whoo are entrusted with individual command elements and secure decisive victories on behalf of the Ordo Imperialis. Only sanctioned deployments are applicable.
7. [Corona Vallaris]: For individuals who are denoted as the most-valuable asset during any given deployment. Recommendation for this award is based upon irregular feats in combat that exemplify someone as being worthy of taking the title as "most valuable" during a combat bout. 
8. [Merit of Honor]: A badge of loyalty, provided to those whom abide and live through the guidelines of the organization. 
9. [Ordo Achievement]: For those whom have accomplished a general feat worth noting within the Ordo Imperialis-- whether that is longevity of service without conduct concerns or dedicating one's self to guard duty. 
10. [Guardian of the Watch]: Available to individual(s) who are noted to sacrifice extravagant amounts of time to the security of the Ordo Imperialis territories. In addition to which, repeated involvement or leadership in decisive defensive combat maneuvers is required.
11. [Warlord]: Cited to individual(s) who are noted to sacrifice extravagant amounts of time to effectively projecting the might of the Ordo Imperialis abroad in sanctioned combat deployments. In addition to which, it is necessary for an individual to demonstrate repeated involvement or leadership in decisive offensive combat victories is required. An individual holding this title is affirmed as being a major influence in the outcome of any strategic or tactical situation of an offensive quality.
12. [Vir Egregius]: Serves as a general nobility role, the Ordo’s ‘knight / equestrian’ class of membership. Individuals may earn this designation in several manners: foremost, compulsory in-statement after two years of service within the Ordo Imperialis; secondly, through attainment of senior officer levels of authority. Otherwise, an individual may be granted Vir Egregius at the discretion of the Imperator for outstanding feats or presence.
13. [Master of Honors]: Cited for the the acquisition of top tier levels of merit, such as the TISRP.
14. [imperial Historian]: Bestowed based upon term service in the IEA, extending over a year’s worth of honorable, solid time in the field of developing the competency of other members through formal education.
15. [inquisitor]: Granted to those who have demonstrated prowess for investigating and handling cases of internal importance relating to the prosecution of harmful individuals. Granted to only the most senior and seasoned of investigators, regardless of branch or rank. The title indicates a keen eye and unshakable dedication to the Imperator in their efforts to maintain the organizational purity of the Ordo.
16. [signifier]: Awarded along with an official title; selected by the officer council. Position rotates with each new appointment. Former Signifier may bear the title without the specific perks. Individual wearing the active title has the distinct honor of standing among the Praetorian Guard during the weekly meetings and formal gatherings, bearing a special banner of honor. Selection made based upon an individual’s demeanor, contributions, and conduct throughout the month.
17. [Myrmidon]: Available only as recognition for individual combat prowess and talents; any individual listed as a tier 3 in ART.
18a. [Architect of the Imperium]: Final tier in the Architect series, earned on the basis of contribution to the Ordo through material or ideology on a grand scale. 
18b. [Architect of Eternity]: Second tier of the Architect series, for individuals responsible for providing contributions to the Ordo Imperialis in the way of material and intellectual development. This award is considered to be higher in prestige to the Architect of Unity, as one must have the Architect of Unity to achieve the Architect of Eternity.
18c. [Architect of Unity]: Awarded specifically for the design for development of the Ordo Imperialis. It is given to those whom have dedicated their repeated time and efforts toward constructing for the organization. This may be also awarded for the construction of theory and ideology. 
19. [Diplomacy]: For individuals who provide a positive image externally to other organizations, whether on official assignment or in the commission of day to day activity. 
20. [Praetorian Service]: Awarded to individuals whom have earned the right to serve within the Praetorian Guard or the Praetorian Guard Auxiliary.
21. [indoctrination]: Cited based upon presentation of an individual's confidence and faith within the organization. This merit is provided to those who exhibit zeal and passion for their duties. 
22. [Administratio Qualification]: Cited to individuals who have been confirmed and notated via the OCA process as being eligible for Administratio service. 
23. [Alpha Contubernium]: For any individual who has obtained membership within one of the Ordo’s elite combat operations groups. 
24. [Ace Pilot]: Awarded to individuals who have distinguished themselves as a competent, dedicated pilot within the Ordo Imperialis. 
25a. [Combat Prowess MK2]: Second tier merit to individuals whom have already received the "Combat Prowess" denotation, but continue to perform above standards on the field of combat.
25b. [Combat Prowess]: First tier merit to those who have demonstrated exemplary talents on the field of battle.
26a. [Dominatum Primus]: Second level commendation tailored for raid leads, based upon significant combat victories in which the enemy forces exceed five participants. An individual is eligible for this citation after being responsible for twenty-five documented victories.
26b. [Dominatum]: Commendation tailored for raid leads, based upon significant combat victories in which the enemy forces exceed five participants. An individual is eligible for this citation after being responsible for ten documented victories. 
27. [Homeland Defense]: Awarded to those who tirelessly provide security around Titan and other Ordo Imperialis territory. 
28a. [Castrorum Primus]: Second level commendation tailored for defense leads, based upon significant combat victories. An individual is eligible for this citation after being responsible for fifty documented victories. 
28b. [Castrorum]: Commendation tailored for defense leads, based upon significant combat victories. An individual is eligible for this citation after being responsible for twenty-five documented victories. 
29. [Marksman]: Awarded to individuals with outstanding prowess in engaging targets with “excellent” grade levels of accuracy. Additionally, it is awarded to individuals who complete the full Hawkeye chain of qualifications with 99 or greater in each category.
30. [sL][Hawkeye: Pistol]: Awarded to individuals who successfully score total points greater than 90 during qualifications with a pistol at the range. 
31. [sL][Hawkeye: Rifle]: Awarded to individuals who successfully score total points greater than 90 during qualifications with an assault rifle at the range. 
32. [sL][Hawkeye: SMG]: Awarded to individuals who successfully score total points greater than 90 during qualifications with an SMG at the range. 
33. [Mechanized Qualification]: Earned by those who are able and qualified to pilot the mechanized portions of the Ordo Imperialis, via completion of the formal training processes hosted by the IEA. 
34. [instructor]: Cited to individuals within the organization whom have served with the IEA as an instructor for at least a month. 
35. [Recruitment]: For those who have showed their prowess as a recruiter of quality members for the Ordo Imperialis. 
36. [Comrade Support]: Awarded to individuals under two circumstances: first, to those whom have upheld the allies of the Ordo Imperialis on and off the field of combat, or, if an individual is denoted as being especially above and beyond the call of duty in the manner of volunteering and providing assistance within the Ordo Imperialis itself. 
37. [Medicus]: Awarded based upon an individual’s demonstrated capability to act as an effective medic under battle conditions. 
38. [Prior Service]: Awarded to individuals who served within any of the organizations leading up to the Ordo Imperialis, such as: the Novus Ordo Imperialis, the Venuma Coalition, or the Alliance Navy II.
39. [Armatura]: Awarded to individuals who successfully complete the Armatura education program. 
40. [basic Training]: Awarded to all individuals whom complete Schola instruction, denoting their induction into the Ordo Imperialis as a full member.
41. [black November]: Awarded to those who were enlisted within the Ordo Imperialis during its reopening in November of 2007. This merit may also be awarded to those whom are active members of the organization at the time of anniversary events.
42. [sL][Operation Persecutus]: Awarded as a campaign ribbon for those whom contributed to the assault on the Militant Collective, carried out during the week of 02FEB08.
43. [Good Conduct]: Awarded to those within the Ordo Imperialis whom have been recognized as an individual that is devoid of drama and other problem causing natures. 
44. [Pathfinder]: Awarded as a commendation for exemplary services in the official or unofficial employment of the Tactica department. 
45. [Extended Service]: Awarded to individuals who have reached a year of continual service within the Ordo Imperialis. 
46. [sL][2142 Campaign]: Awarded to those who have participated in the extended campaign against the 2142, created as of 06JULY08.
47. [Ordocon]: Awarded to those who participate in an organized Ordo offline event.
48. [sL][Operation Thorn]: Awarded to participants of the campaign against the Alliance Navy on 12JULY08.
49. [sL][Operation Stalwart]: Awarded to all participants of the operation conducted by the Iron Symphony on 30NOV08.
50. [sL][Operation Vivec]: Awarded to participants of the extended campaign over the course of the summer of 2009.
51. [sL][Operation Aegis]: Awarded to those who participated in the major combat operations on 03OCT09.
52. [sL][Operation Fluffy Kittens]: Awarded to participants of the major TAC assault operations during the week of 18SEP10.
53. [sL][Operation Fallout]: Awarded for participation in the Alliance Navy campaign of 2011, taking place from 01OCT11 to 23OCT11.
54. [sL][Righteous Purge]: Awarded for campaigns against the forces of Chaos.
55. [sL][New Jessie Occupation]: Awarded for participation in the New Jessie campaign.

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▶ Chapter VI: Constitutional Protocol

The following is to be considered constitutional law, setting the general foundation by which a member of the Ordo Imperialis operates. All other regulation originated within the group must abide and fall within the scope of the following materials.

➡ [Title I] Standard of Authority
It is necessary to adhere to the orders of personnel in enumerated positions of power. Furthermore, commissioned officers shall bear the explicit right to create additional policy or provide the necessary extension of authority for another individual to create policy.

➡ [Title II] Standard of Brotherhood
It shall be the expectation that members of the Ordo Imperialis support other members of the Ordo Imperialis against the actions or accusations of outsiders. It shall not be acceptable to aid or abet others in seeking the detriment of another Ordo member.

➡ [Title III] Standard of Respect
Members of the Ordo Imperialis must afford all individuals, whether another Ordo member or not, appropriate reverence and politeness. It shall not be acceptable to demean or attack others in a malicious manner.

➡ [Title IV] Standard of Integrity
All members of the Ordo Imperialis shall be expected to exhibit sound integrity in all interactions. This includes, but is not limited to exercising sound decision making and exhibiting honesty.

➡ [Title V] Standard of Order
To maintain civility and a professional atmosphere, members of the Ordo Imperialis shall be subject to a system of justice. Although variance will exist based upon severity of infraction, most events shall be afforded three stages of action: informal warning, formal reprimand, and expulsion.

➡ [Title VI] Standard of Information
It shall be the responsibility of every member of the Ordo Imperialis to ensure information intended for privileged access to Ordo members shall remain accessible only by Ordo members. Additionally, all personnel are expected to maintain a general sense of understanding of ongoing actions by routinely reading any publications within the group.

➡ [Title VII] Standard of Communication
The Ordo Imperialis provides multiple avenues of communication with other members. All of these areas, unless otherwise excepted by enumerated personnel, are intended for use by only Ordo membership and respected allies.

➡ [Title VIII] Standard of Community
To ensure a proper atmosphere, discussion within the Ordo Imperialis should be pertinent and within scope: controversial topics (such as religion and politics) are not permitted within any venue, unless in a reasonably private area with unanimous agreement from all present parties. Furthermore, all elements of conduct by the Ordo shall not exceed a general rating of PG-13.

➡ [Title IX] Standard of Allegiance
The Ordo Imperialis generally does not and will not prohibit any individual, except commissioned officers, from participating in other community gaming groups. However, the Ordo shall expect that members of the group do not participate in other community groups directly opposed to any Ordo interest on any platform.

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▶ Introduction
 
With the growing diversity of our participation, the reoccurring challenge has been to find a meaningful way to reward dedicated members with a tangible asset. While we have consistently seen that Ordo members are incredibly altruistic, there is certainly no reason why extraordinary performance cannot be attached to an incentive. In the past, we have often provided options within a given game chapter. For example, the purchase of game time cards or station cash on Planetside 2. However, the issue arose and continues to arise when we run into the "wall." In other words, an extremely motivated member might go above and beyond on game X, but there may only be incentives available for game Y. That just simply is not fair in our eyes.
 
Ascension Points (AP) is our answer to that disparity. AP is a living, internal currency intended to be delved out and spent on a wide range of potential items. As it is a community level registry, AP follows a member from game to game: your AP earned in Planetside 2 is the same AP you will use on ESO or SWTOR. That way, no matter where you decide to contribute toward the group, you have equal potential to receive commendation to be utilized on items you might desire.
 
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▶ Methodology
 
Ascension Points will be earned by members of the Ordo Imperialis through a number of avenues, including (but not limited to):
Stated incentives for actions (ex: recruit X number of people). Receiving a commendation / merit. Recognition for performance in an event (ex: most valuable member of a raid). Periodic random selections requiring participation (ex: random draw of a name during weekly meeting).  
Each community officer will be budgeted a number of AP to award out to members of the group on a monthly basis. If a given game chapter lacks a community officer, but is at least a platoon in size, a budget will be afforded to the selected leadership of the given chapter. All transactions will be transparent, posted on a centralized blotter in order to ensure proper accounting.
 
There will be two levels of "shops" available to Ordo Imperialis members. In general, the kind of items one might find are:
Community level: anything unrelated to a specific (existing) chapter, such as additional games or miscellaneous computer hardware. Chapter level: anything related to the specific game, such as game time cards, premium currencies, or in-game items.  
The community level shop will be located under the primary forum thread, whereas the chapter level shops will be listed under the primary thread for each respective game. The threads will follow this format: [ABBRV] Shop - Update DDMMYY.
 
Purchases will be available in one of two manners:
Direct transaction: the item(s) will have a set AP price, available for purchase at any time provided the item(s) are currently stocked. Direct transactions are initiated by simply posting in the given shop thread. Auction: the item(s) will have a base AP price, but will be open for auction for a given time period (not less than 24 hours, but not greater than 72 hours) to permit competition. Auction proceedings will be carried out in the same forum area as the shop, utilizing the format title: [ABBRV] AUCTION - Item Name - EXP DDMMYY HHMM PST.  
Auctions can and will be utilized to control inflation of AP balances. In addition, if a direct transaction item proves to be consistently purchased (or is exceeding budgeted levels), said item may become an auction piece.
 
Management of the AP balances will be handled by the community officer staff on a routine basis, with updates and delivery of items as possible pertaining to the schedule of the officers responsible. AP will not be deducted from a member's balance until confirmation of delivery is made.
 
 
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ABOUT TIME AURI. GOOD LAWD.
 
Welcome!

 
We're all going to die.

I am so proud of him... He used to poison himself with his own cooking.... Now he is out cooking for the guild.

This thread is intended for public recognition of your peers! If you've noticed someone doing something right . . let them know. It also is quite handy in cases of helping officers determine possible merit opportunities and the likes.

I'll start it for you all.

I'd like to take a moment to say kudos to a lot of our newer folks. We've been blessed by one heck of a great generation of fresh faces and it is /great/ to have you around. People like . . Shadowfang, Taru, Sosarin, Sera, Lestat, Failius, Revenant, Lilium, and more. You guys are really energetic, willing to put your efforts forth and are contributing a lot to our overall quality! I very much appreciate it. Sometimes it is hard for the "new" guys to get acquainted, but you're not having any problems. :)

Affirming: Inoue Katsu shall be recipient of the Star.

Congratulations and thank you, Inoue!

See... proof of me having already having the honor of owning "Aryte's undying love"... lol...

 

Hey Kristian long time no talk.  How are you doing?

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The Ordo Imperialis
Ascension Points
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▶ Introduction
 
With the growing diversity of our participation, the reoccurring challenge has been to find a meaningful way to reward dedicated members with a tangible asset. While we have consistently seen that Ordo members are incredibly altruistic, there is certainly no reason why extraordinary performance cannot be attached to an incentive. In the past, we have often provided options within a given game chapter. For example, the purchase of game time cards or station cash on Planetside 2. However, the issue arose and continues to arise when we run into the "wall." In other words, an extremely motivated member might go above and beyond on game X, but there may only be incentives available for game Y. That just simply is not fair in our eyes.
 
Ascension Points (AP) is our answer to that disparity. AP is a living, internal currency intended to be delved out and spent on a wide range of potential items. As it is a community level registry, AP follows a member from game to game: your AP earned in Planetside 2 is the same AP you will use on ESO or SWTOR. That way, no matter where you decide to contribute toward the group, you have equal potential to receive commendation to be utilized on items you might desire.
 
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▶ Methodology
 
Ascension Points will be earned by members of the Ordo Imperialis through a number of avenues, including (but not limited to):
Stated incentives for actions (ex: recruit X number of people). Receiving a commendation / merit. Recognition for performance in an event (ex: most valuable member of a raid). Periodic random selections requiring participation (ex: random draw of a name during weekly meeting).  
Each community officer will be budgeted a number of AP to award out to members of the group on a monthly basis. If a given game chapter lacks a community officer, but is at least a platoon in size, a budget will be afforded to the selected leadership of the given chapter. All transactions will be transparent, posted on a centralized blotter in order to ensure proper accounting.
 
There will be two levels of "shops" available to Ordo Imperialis members. In general, the kind of items one might find are:
Community level: anything unrelated to a specific (existing) chapter, such as additional games or miscellaneous computer hardware. Chapter level: anything related to the specific game, such as game time cards, premium currencies, or in-game items.  
The community level shop will be located under the primary forum thread, whereas the chapter level shops will be listed under the primary thread for each respective game. The threads will follow this format: [ABBRV] Shop - Update DDMMYY.
 
Purchases will be available in one of two manners:
Direct transaction: the item(s) will have a set AP price, available for purchase at any time provided the item(s) are currently stocked. Direct transactions are initiated by simply posting in the given shop thread. Auction: the item(s) will have a base AP price, but will be open for auction for a given time period (not less than 24 hours, but not greater than 72 hours) to permit competition. Auction proceedings will be carried out in the same forum area as the shop, utilizing the format title: [ABBRV] AUCTION - Item Name - EXP DDMMYY HHMM PST.  
Auctions can and will be utilized to control inflation of AP balances. In addition, if a direct transaction item proves to be consistently purchased (or is exceeding budgeted levels), said item may become an auction piece.
 
Management of the AP balances will be handled by the community officer staff on a routine basis, with updates and delivery of items as possible pertaining to the schedule of the officers responsible. AP will not be deducted from a member's balance until confirmation of delivery is made.
 
 
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Sorry... Been gone... Want to say Congrats Inoue. You really are top notch.

Opening scene of Lord of the Flies.

Hi everyone.  I have been gone for a very long time.  I got involved with Ordo even before Ordo was Ordo.  I started out in a group with Aryte and then splintered off with him to the "Novus Ordo Imperialis".  In the NOI I was a division leader within Terra (Centurion).  I ran "Levitas" and we were a pretty tight nit group.  After a while NOI went away and we moved on to a new venture.  Titan Industries; in which I helped out with public relations.  Then something exciting happened.  Aryte decided to get back into the SL military scene.  So the Ordo Imperialis was born.  I was lucky enough to get picked up as the Legates (O-3) of Terra.  It was fun times for me and we did a lot of things.  I finally stepped down and temperarily retired.  Then I came back once and finally decided to retire perminently.  Since they I have been off doing my own thing and mainly focusing on my job/family.  I have been promoted (I am USAF) a few times and think I am finally at my last assignment before I retire.  Well it is good to be back.  My XBL GT is: Eques A Spe

 

*NOTE:  I might be off a little on the history but it is close.  BTW want to thank Soulbinder Wolfstein for picking up the slack during my first retirement.